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January 31, 2012
Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited
Fujitsu Enhances FM3 Family of 32-bit Microcontrollers with the Release of 210 New Products
Address a broad range of applications, from system controls to small mobile products
Yokohama, Japan, JANUARY 31, 2012 — Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited today announced the launch of the fourth wave of products in its FM3 Family of 32-bit RISC microcontrollers based on the ARM® Cortex™-M3 processor core. In total, Fujitsu Semiconductor is releasing 210 new products, which incrementally will be made available in sample quantities starting from January 31st.
The new products are divided into four groups: a High Performance Group with a total of 64 products that includes the MB9B510R/410/310/110 Series, the MB9BF516RPMC, and other products; a Basic Group with a total of 12 products that includes the MB9A310K/110 Series, the MB9AF312KMPC, and other products; a Low Power Group with a total of 108 products that includes the MB9AB40N/A40/340/140 Series, the MB9AFB44NPMC, and other products; and an Ultra Low Leak Group with a total of 26 products that includes the MB9AA30N/130 Series, the MB9AFA32NPMC, and other products.
Fujitsu Semiconductor plans to continue expanding the product line to reach more than 500 products by the end of a fiscal year 2012.
The FM3 Family combines a Cortex™-M3 core with peripheral functions developed for the FR microcontrollers. The addition of the 64 products in the High Performance Group, 12 products in the Basic Group, 108 products in the Low Power Group, and 26 products in the Ultra Low Leak Group to the existing product line brings the FM3 Family to a total of 370 products.
Creating a full set of four groups with the addition of the new Low Power Group, Fujitsu Semiconductor offers a complete lineup of products in the FM3 Family to suit every application. The High Performance Group is designed for processor-intensive system controllers and application-oriented interfaces, such as USB2.0 and CAN, while the Basic Group is specifically designed for single-motor inverter controls.
The newly added Low Power Group product line meets the growing demand for low-power consumption in the marketplace. It contains an optimal range of products for the low-power demands of consumer-lifestyle equipment, such as in battery-powered mobile products, digital entertainment equipment employing LCD technology, home appliances, and in healthcare.
Finally, the Ultra Low Leak Group can be employed in instrumentation machinery utilizing various sensors, as well as in battery-powered applications and in low-cost products.
With the addition of LCD Controllers to the product line, the FM3 Family is optimized for a broad range of applications.
Product Overview
- High Performance Group: MB9B510R/410/310/110 Series
Fujitsu Semiconductor has added a flagship lineup of product models with improvements in speed, peripheral functions, and communications functions, such as a 144MHz CPU, a full array of peripheral functions, inverter control functions able to control up to three motors, USB2.0, and CAN, all designed to meet market demands for higher processing speeds and multi-functional versatility.
Flash memory is available in 544KB and 160KB alternatives, and packaging in 120-pin and 100-pin alternatives. A real-time clock has also been added.
This group is ideal for applications that require high-speed processing, including factory automation systems, such as system controls, OA equipment, and motor inverter regulation equipment. - Basic Group: MB9A310K/110 Series
These are entry-level models that achieve a balance between performance and cost, while retaining the High Performance Group's rich array of peripheral functions.
The MB9A310K/110 Series comes equipped with inverter control functionality for single motor control, USB2.0, and a real-time clock, flash memory is available in 160KB and 96KB alternatives, and 48-pin packaging. Due to the application of specialized inverter control, it is an optimal choice for applications utilizing inverter motor control, such as in factory automation systems and in home appliances in the form of air conditioners and refrigerators requiring power conservation. - Low Power Group: MB9AB40N/A40/340/140 Series
With the introduction of the Low Power Group to the FM3 Family, the MB9AB40N/A40/340/140 Series has achieved low-voltage execution oriented towards reductions in power consumption during operation and battery utilization.
Flash memory is available in 288KB and 96KB alternatives, and packaging in 100-pin and 64-pin alternatives. It is equipped with USB, a real-time clock, an LCD controller, and HDMI-CEC. This is the first time the FM3 Family line has been equipped with an LCD controller and HDMI-CEC, making it optimal for a wide range of applications in health care equipment utilizing liquid crystal displays, home appliances with digital displays, and AV applications that require AV equipment connection. - Ultra Low Leak Group: MB9AA30N/130 Series
This series inherits and refines the high-performance peripheral functions of its family members in the High Performance Group and Basic Group, in a concise series of products with dramatically lowered power requirements and reduced costs. Its lineup of sensing models specializes in larger utilization of intermittent operation. Flash memory is available in 128KB and 64KB alternatives, and packaging in 100-pin and 64-pin alternatives. An LCD controller and real-time clock have also been added. Because they can be run over a wide range of driving voltages, from 5.5V to 1.8V, these products are well-suited to a wide range of battery-powered applications, including sensor networks, home electronics, and digital entertainment equipment.
Sample: Price and Release Schedule
High Performance Group:
| Product Name | Price (With TAX) | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| MB9BF516RPMC | 620yen Unit price at 1,000 pieces in order |
From January 2012 |
Basic Group:
| Product Name | Price (With TAX) | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| MB9AF312KPMC | 220yen Unit price at 1,000 pieces in order |
From January 2012 |
Low Power Group:
| Product Name | Price (With TAX) | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| MB9AFB44NPMC | 380yen Unit price at 1,000 pieces in order |
From February 2012 |
Ultra Low Leak Group:
| Product Name | Price (With TAX) | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| MB9AFA32NPMC | 300yen Unit price at 1,000 pieces in order |
From March 2012 |
*: Please contact sales office about other products
Sales Target
10,000,000 pieces per month when in mass-production. (Total of 210 products)
FM3 Product Roadmap
Fig.1 FM3 family Product Rordmap
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